Nelson J. Pelkey, 60, died April 21, 2015 after a courageous battle with cancer.

Nelson will be remembered as an excellent baker. He enjoyed the outdoors and metal detecting.

Surviving, in addition to his mother, Ruth E. Smith, are a son, Dustin J. Pelkey, both of Milford; a daughter, Shalina M. Stymiest of Mass.; one sister, Edner M. Fago of Brewer and a brother, Norman R. Pelkey of Waterville; several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his father, Nelson A. Pelkey of Presque Isle and a sister, Sarah F. Look of Hampden.

In keeping with Nelson’s wishes, services will be private. Condolences to the family may be expressed at www.BrookingsSmith.com.